The Medlars are a folk trio from North East Essex, performing classic English folk songs and tunes originated and rooted in the tradition. With a reputation for thoughtful arrangements and engaging performances, The Medlars have built up a strong following, taking their music to festivals and folk clubs across East Anglia and beyond. The Medlars are Alie Barnes – vocals, Emma Hardy – fiddle/vocals, Tom Hardy guitar/vocals. “The Medlars – trad folk at its best” – Walthamstow Folk Club. The Medlars will perform on Nightingale stage on Sunday evening.
Tom started playing guitar at 15 and became interested in traditional folk music when he first went to the Wivenhoe Folk Club as a teenager. As well as The Medlars, Tom has played in ‘Out of Nowhere ‘, ‘ Fishclaw ‘ and ‘The Wingless Heron’.